Young was a minor league outfield and baserunning instructor for the Houston Astros in 2010. In 2011, he became a coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks. In 2014, he moved to the Rockies as first base coach and outfield and baserunning instructor.

Young is the father of Eric Young Jr.. Young Sr. was drafted in the 43rd round of the 1989 draft, only a few spots lower than Jason Giambi, though Giambi would not sign and would later become a second round draft choice. Ironically, Giambi would later become a teammate of Eric's son with the Rockies.

Young was eligible for election to the Hall of Fame in 2012. However, he received only one vote and was dropped from the ballot.